The FUFA Drum 2019
Match Day One
Buganda 1-0 Lango
Ankole 3-2 Sebei
West Nile 1-2 Bunyoro
Bugisu 1-0 Kigezi
Kampala 0-1 Rwenzori
Busoga 1-1 Tooro
Acholi 2-0 Karamoja
Bukedi 3-1 Teso
The second edition of The FUFA Drum got underway over the weekend with thrilling action witnessed in the eight games played across the country.
There was an evident increase in the number of fans that thronged the several stadia to support their respective provinces.
Holders Buganda province got off to a perfect start while West Nile, Kampala and Teso provinces fell at the first asking on the opening weekend of the 2nd edition.
Below is a look at the players that were outstanding in the eight games to emerge Man of the Match award winners, an honour that comes with a plaque and a cash prize of Ushs. 100,000/= from FUFA.
Buganda Vs Lango
Joel Mutakubwa (Buganda Province)
The goalkeeper who plays for Tooro United FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League was the difference as Buganda edged Lango in the opening game.
He made two fine saves to deny Allan Okello and Timothy Awany in the second half.
Acholi Vs Karamoja
Tito Okello (Acholi)
The lanky forward is a fans’ darling in Gulu town and did not disappoint as Acholi defeated Karamoja 2-0 at Pece Memorial stadium.
Okello who plays at Vipers SC scored one of the two goals and was eventually named Man of the Match.
Busoga Vs Tooro
Nicholas Kagaba (Tooro)
Tooro province put up a resilient performance to pick a point away against Busoga on matchday one.
Crafty midfielder Kagaba who had a brilliant performance was named Man of the match.
Bugisu Vs Kigezi
Swamadu Okur (Bugisu)
Bugisu needed extra effort to overcome Kigezi at Mbale Municipal stadium thanks to Junior Oten’s goal in the 64th minute.
Swamadu Okur walked away with the man of the match accolade.
West Nile Vs Bunyoro
Brian Ahebwa(Bunyoro)
One of the surprising results of matchday one was Bunyoro defeating West Nile in Zombo.
Brian Ahebwa orchestrated the damage on West Nile scoring one of the two goals for Bunyoro.
Ankole Vs Sebei
Isaac Mweru Doka (Sebei)
Despite Sebei losing 3-2 to Ankole, it was Doka who was named the man of the match for his outstanding performance.
Bukedi Vs Teso
Derrick Emukule (Bukedi)
Goalkeeper Emukule was fantastic on the day for Bukedi denying Teso on several occasions.
The young shot-stopper who plays for Ndejje University FC helped his team to victory against neighbours Teso.
Kampala Vs Rwenzori
Umar Mbuga Muhinzi (Rwenzori)
This was by far the most shocking result of matchday 1.
Rwenzori stunned a star-studded Kampala side with the lone goal of the game coming from Umar Mbuga Muhinzi who was named Man of the match.
MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Province Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa (L) receiving Man of the Match accolade
